SIST EN 50289-4-6:2002

• Abstract:

  This Part 4-6 of EN 50289 details the method of test to determine the temperature cycling used in analogue and digital communication systems.; It is to be read in conjunction with Part 4-1 of EN 50289, which contains essential provisions for its application.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2002
• ICS: 33.120.10 - Coaxial cables. Waveguides
• Technical Committee: iTEL - Communication cables
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Sep-2002
• Due Date: 01-Sep-2002
• Completion Date: 01-Sep-2002
• Mandate: M/212 - ICT - metallic and optical cables and cabling systems
• Ref Project: EN 50289-4-6:2001 - Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 4-6: Environmental test methods - Temperature cycling

• Referred By: SIST EN 50117-1:2019 - Coaxial cables - Part 1: Generic specification
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 50290-4-1:2015 - Communication cables - Part 4-1: General considerations for the use of cables - Environmental conditions and safety aspects
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026

Overview

SIST EN 50289-4-6:2002 is a European standard that specifies the test method for determining the effects of temperature cycling on communication cables, including those used in both analogue and digital communication systems. Prepared by the Technical Committee CENELEC TC 46X, this standard is essential for manufacturers, testing laboratories, and end-users seeking to ascertain cable performance and durability under fluctuating environmental temperatures. This standard should be used in conjunction with EN 50289-4-1, which outlines the general requirements for environmental test methods applied to communication cables.

Key Topics

• Temperature Cycling Test Method
  Provides a procedure to evaluate the impact of repeated temperature changes on coaxial cables, waveguides, and other related communication cables.

• Test Equipment and Sample Preparation
  Details the use of climatic chambers capable of precise temperature control, and outlines recommendations for preparing cable samples to ensure accurate and reproducible results.

• Testing Procedure
  Includes initial inspection, application of temperature cycles, measurement of transmission parameters, and recovery periods to evaluate cable performance throughout each stage.

• Test Requirements & Acceptance Criteria
  Specifies requirements for permissible changes in transmission parameters, number of test cycles, and other conditions to be detailed in the relevant specification or by customer-supplier agreement.

• Test Reporting
  Lists the information required for a valid test report, such as sample preparation details, measurement data, temperature diagrams, and pass/fail results.

Applications

SIST EN 50289-4-6:2002 plays a critical role in the quality assurance and assessment of communication cables, particularly for:

• Product Development and Qualification
  Manufacturers can use this standard to validate new cable designs and ensure compliance with industry performance standards under temperature fluctuations.

• Regulatory Compliance
  Helps organizations meet European and international regulatory requirements for cable environmental testing, especially for products entering multiple markets.

• Reliability and Performance Testing
  Cables for telecommunications, data centers, broadcast, and industrial networks can be tested for their ability to withstand real-world environmental cycling, minimizing the risk of service interruptions.

• Supplier Evaluation and Comparisons
  Contractors and system integrators use the results derived from this standard to compare products and select cables that best meet their environmental resilience needs.

Related Standards

For comprehensive environmental assessment and cable specification, the following related standards are critical:

• EN 50289-4-1: Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 4-1: Environmental test methods - General Requirements (provides the base provisions for all Part 4 environmental tests)
• EN 50290-1-2: Communication cables - Part 1-2: Definitions (provides key terminology applied throughout EN 50289 series)
• EN 60068-2-14 / IEC 60068-2-14: Environmental testing - Part 2: Tests - Test N: Change of temperature (referenced for temperature cycling procedures and test chamber requirements)

Practical Value

Adopting SIST EN 50289-4-6:2002 enables organizations to:

• Ensure consistent product quality and performance across varying climates and applications
• Reduce product failures and costly downtime due to cable degradation from environmental temperature variations
• Provide confidence to regulators, customers, and end-users regarding the long-term reliability of communication infrastructure

Utilizing standardized temperature cycling test methods improves the overall robustness and credibility of communication cable products, supporting broad industry application from telecommunications to industrial automation.

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2002
Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 4-6: Environmental
test methods - Temperature cycling
Communication cables - Specifications for test methods -- Part 4-6: Environmental test
methods - Temperature cycling
Kommunikationskabel - Spezifikationen für Prüfverfahren -- Teil 4-6:
Umweltprüfverfahren - Temperaturwechselprüfung
Câbles de communication - Spécifications des méthodes d'essai -- Partie 4-6: Méthodes
d'essais d'environnement - Cycles thermiques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50289-4-6:2001
ICS:
33.120.10 Koaksialni kabli. Valovodi Coaxial cables. Waveguides
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50289-4-6
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM October 2001
ICS 33.120.10
English version
Communication cables –
Specifications for test methods
Part 4-6: Environmental test methods –
Temperature cycling
Câbles de communication – Kommunikationskabel –
Spécifications des méthodes d'essai Spezifikationen für Prüfverfahren
Partie 4-6: Méthodes d'essais Teil 4-6: Umweltprüfverfahren -
d'environnement – Temperaturwechselprüfung
Cycles thermiques
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Ref. No. EN 50289-4-6:2001 E
Foreword
This European Standard was prepared by the Technical Committee CENELEC TC 46X, Communication
cables.
The text of the draft was submitted to the formal vote and was approved by CENELEC as EN 50289-4-6 on
2001-05-01.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2002-04-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2004-04-01
This European Standard has been prepared under the European Mandate M/212 given to CENELEC by the
European Commission and the European Free Trade Association.

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Contents
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references. 4
3 Definitions. 4
4 Test methods. 4
4.1 Equipment. 4
4.2 Test sample . 4
4.3 Procedure . 5
4.3.1 Initial measurement. 5
4.3.2 Cycling. 5
4.3.3 Recovery. 6
4.4 Requirements . 6
4.5 Details to be specified. 6
5 Test report. 7

1 Scope
This Part 4-6 of EN 50289 details the method of test to determine the temperature cycling used in
analogue and digital communication systems.
It is to be read in conjunction with Part 4-1 of EN 50289, which contains essential provisions for
its application.
2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications.
These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed
hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply
to this European Standard only when inc
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